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B69 3NF

Wilson Drive

Oldbury

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Detailed insights for B69 3NF

Overview

Postcode B69 3NF is located in a major urban area, within the Oldbury area of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Great Bridge & Dudley Port area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Great Bridge & Dudley Port is £41,753 per year. The median sale price in Oldbury is £195,500 (around £240 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £240,000. The nearest station is Dudley Port, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sheepwash Park Local Nature Reserve.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Great Bridge & Dudley Port has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,084 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Great Bridge & Dudley Port has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Great Bridge & Dudley Port is £41,753 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 224 ft away from B69 3NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Great Bridge & Dudley Port near B69 3NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dudley Port located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B69 3NF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Dudley Port

N/A

Walking directions to Dudley Port
0.6 mi

Dudley Port (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dudley Port (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Horseley Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Horseley Road (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B69 3NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSheepwash Park Local Nature ReserveLargeWalking directions to Sheepwash Park Local Nature Reserve
0.4 miTividale ParkLargeWalking directions to Tividale Park

Area Profile

Population
229
Population density
15,473 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
23.79(+173%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.37(-55%)
Vehicle crime
6.04(-7%)
Other theft
3.78(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.02(-72%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
73
31.74%
Indian
47
20.43%
British
38
16.52%
African
19
8.26%
Caribbean
16
6.96%
Total population: 230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
32.89%
No qualifications
39
25.66%
Level 3 (A level)
22
14.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
8.55%
Total 16+ residents: 152

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
66.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
15.69%
Owns outright
5
9.8%
Social rents from council
3
5.88%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.96%
Total households: 51

Property prices in Oldbury

Median price: £195,500
Price per sq ft: £240
Sales (last 12 months): 104
Typical range (middle 50%): £120K – £240K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 (about £240 per square foot) in Oldbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oldbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£292,500£319
Semi-Detached29£210,000£259
Terraced30£200,000£238
Flats27£105,500£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oldbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oldbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,500£74,000£151,000£107,500
2017£242,000£67,000£143,000£135,500
2018£223,000£80,000£130,000£125,000
2019£217,000£85,000£140,000£130,000
2020£265,000£93,000£151,500£140,000
2021£236,000£87,500£164,000£145,000
2022£272,500£91,500£199,975£168,000
2023£329,000£100,500£236,750£166,750
2024£295,000£112,750£220,000£188,000
2025£345,000£135,000£225,000£199,000
2026£315,000£107,500£194,500£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oldbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oldbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£139£192£131
2017£222£130£178£169
2018£221£133£171£171
2019£227£159£186£167
2020£205£163£200£167
2021£246£155£209£175
2022£277£176£266£214
2023£300£177£265£205
2024£305£182£288£218
2025£307£243£275£238
2026£323£192£250£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oldbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oldbury in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 3NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 3NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jun 202630, Wilson Drive, Oldbury, B69 3NFTerracedFreehold£235,500
06 Jul 202533, Wilson Drive, Oldbury, B69 3NFDetachedFreehold£345,000
13 Mar 202654, Temple Way, Oldbury, B69 3JNTerracedFreehold£305,000
20 May 202542, Temple Way, Oldbury, B69 3JNDetachedFreehold£250,000
25 Jun 202616, Callaghan Drive, Oldbury, B69 3NGTerracedFreehold£242,000

Schools

In the B69 3NF postcode area, located within Great Bridge & Dudley Port, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for B69 3NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryTividale Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miSecondaryOrmiston Sandwell Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.5 miPrimaryNewtown Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B69 3NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B69 3NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miP&J NewsDudley Road West, Sandwell, B69 2HRWalking directions to P&J News
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodDudley Road West, Sandwell, DY4 7THWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B69 3NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rizwan Jalil

Oldbury - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Coombes

West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest BromwichE14001574
WardOldburyE05001273
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Great Bridge & Dudley PortE02002058
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 016EE01010069
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2007-07-01

Frequently asked questions about B69 3NF

Is B69 3NF (Great Bridge & Dudley Port) safe?

The area around B69 3NF records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B69 3NF?

The median sale price around B69 3NF in Oldbury is £195,500 (about £240 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B69 3NF?

There are 10 schools close to B69 3NF, including Tividale Community Primary School (Good), Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy (Good) and Newtown Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to B69 3NF?

The closest station to B69 3NF is Dudley Port, about 979 m away.

How deprived is the area around B69 3NF?

B69 3NF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,084 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B69 3NF (Great Bridge & Dudley Port) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B69 3NF is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rizwan Jalil (Labour and Co-operative Party).